Aparna Abburi To Lead Growth Of Cigna Medicare Advantage Business
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Aparna Abburi has been named president of Cigna's Medicare Advantage (MA) business. Abburi, who brings years of industry experience to her new role, is responsible for leading Cigna's MA business as it continues to grow aggressively in key geographic markets and through product diversity.
"Aparna joins Cigna at a pivotal time where she will lead our next chapter of accelerated growth and truly help make health care more simple, affordable and predictable for those we serve," said Brian Evanko, president of Cigna's Government Business, which includes MA. "She brings the right skills and background to our organization at exactly the right time."
Cigna's MA business completed its largest expansion to date last year and is pursuing another significant expansion in 2021 as part of its commitment to deliver 10 percent to 15 percent annual customer growth over the long term.
"I am thrilled to join a team with a strong foundation for growth and proven track record of success – whether it's Cigna's industry-leading Net Promoter Scores, historically strong Stars ratings or deep physician relationships," Abburi said. "It is an honor to lead this team in providing even more Cigna MA customers with simple, affordable, predicable solutions that meet their personal needs."
Abburi joins Cigna from Health Care Services Corporation (HCSC) where she served as president of the Medicare business, including Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) and Medicare Supplement. Before that, she held various leadership roles at Centene and UnitedHealth Group. Abburi earned a bachelor's degree in engineering from India's Birla Institute of Technology and Science and a master's degree in business administration from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
For information about Cigna's MA plans, please visit www.cigna.com/medicare
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Cigna delivers choice, predictability, affordability and access to quality care through integrated capabilities and connected, personalized solutions that advance whole person health. All products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Cigna Life Insurance Company of New York, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Express Scripts companies or their affiliates, and Life Insurance Company of North America.
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All Cigna products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Cigna HealthCare of South Carolina, Inc., Cigna HealthCare of North Carolina, Inc., Cigna HealthCare of Georgia, Inc., Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc., Cigna HealthCare of St. Louis, Inc., HealthSpring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc., HealthSpring of Florida, Inc., Bravo Health Mid-Atlantic, Inc., and Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. The Cigna name, logos, and other Cigna marks are owned by Cigna Intellectual Property, Inc. Other providers are available in our network. Provider may contract with other Medicare Advantage plans. Cigna complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Cigna cumple con las layes federales de derechos civiles aplicables y no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, nacionalidad, edad, discapacidad o sexo. English: ATTENTION: If you speak English, language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Call 1-800-668-3813 (TTY 711). Spanish: ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-800-668-3813 (TTY 711). Chinese: 注意：如果您使用繁體/中文，您可以免費獲得語言援助服務 請致電1-800-668-3813 (TTY 711). Cigna is contracted with Medicare for PDP plans, HMO and PPO plans in select states, and with select State Medicaid programs. Enrollment in Cigna depends on contract renewal. © 2020 Cigna
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